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HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS | CTM

Christmas always seems to creep up on us; all of a sudden you’re making a last minute dash to the grocery store to pick up an extra jar or two of cranberry sauce and begging a sibling to grab a few extra bottles of wine on their way over. And just as you think you’ve ticked all the boxes on your to do a list, you receive a message from your cousin explaining that his new girlfriend is a vegan and he forgot to let you know..............

NICE AND EASY DOES IT EVERY TIME | CTM

The presents are wrapped and waiting patiently under the Christmas tree, the turkey is in the oven, roasting to utter perfection and you’ve baked a selection of delicious cookies in preparation for Santa’s visit. The only problem now is that you’re completely and utterly exhausted and you still have to make it through dinner with some form of enthusiasm, when honestly you’re better prepared to watch Love Actually from the comfort of your bed ...........

ROCK 'N CLAD BABY | CTM

Safari sunsets, evening game drives and the gentle click of the crickets is the dream getaway for some, arguably most people, the beach bums can have their sea and sand as long as you can wake with sunrise and catch a glimpse of the Big Five in their natural habitat................

WHISK ME AWAY | CTM

The lights are up and everywhere you turn Michael Buble’s rendition of both classic and modern carols are playing, and though you may complain about the chaos that is Christmas, we know that in reality you love it! So as our favourite time of year creeps closer and closer, our kitchens are about to take centre stage with our grandmothers whipping up their famous stuffing and chiding us every time we suggest having a braai instead of Christmas lunch. Not to mention squeezing our entire family into our humble homes ...........

TIPS FOR CREATING A MODERN, ORIENTAL OR COSY KITCHEN | CTM

The kitchen is often the heartbeat of your home. It hosts the best conversations and creates delightful aromas that will trigger happy emotional memories for each and every person in the family.That is why extra effort should always go into creating the perfect environment when it comes to design. Today we are going to focus on three particular styles, and give you some tips on how to bring them to life................

BRINGING FENG SHUI INTO YOUR ROOM | CTM

If you are looking to harmonise your home by attracting good feelings and drawing good things your way - then Feng Shui is the style for you.This style originates from a Chinese philosophical system where you harmonise the surrounding environment with everyone in the room. Before you get onto the colours, tones and other details required, it is important to first look at the initial rules of Feng Shui...........

DREAM A LITTLE DREAM | CTM

Bedrooms are the theatre of dreams that you can find in each and every home! Whether you’re dressing up for a first date, dancing around the scattered outfits on the floor singing into your hairbrush or cuddling the kids because they’ve brought you breakfast in bed (yes the kitchen is a disaster zone, but it’s the thought that counts). This is easily the most important room in any home, it’s the one that’s a secret hideout just for you, when every other room is shared with your friends and family...............

SMALL BATHROOM IDEAS TO MAKE A BATHROOM FEEL BIGGER | CTM

With the uptake of modern living and the trend of people opting for smaller apartments, a limited bathroom area is a problem for a lot of people. Many often complain that they just can’t do anything with the space they have available. Don’t worry too much about it though; there are many inexpensive ways to make your small bathroom appear bigger than it really is. Whether you are strapped for cash or just live in a small place, there is no need to feel claustrophobic...............